God Left Zimbabwe

God left Zimbabwe the moment we stood by and watched as the Ndebele were being massacred, a moment in a young nation’s past that set the wrong precedent as evil triumphed while the good did nothing. God...

Zimbabwe. Dead On Arrival

There is always that dysfunctional couple. From the moment they set eyes on each other, their interaction has always been tumultuous, enemies with benefits, its a relationship that was dead on arrival. The...

In Zimbabwe, Gay Are Worse Than Dogs and Pigs

Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe once said, “It degrades human dignity. It's unnatural, and there is no question ever of allowing these people to behave worse than dogs and pigs. If dogs and pigs do not do it,...

When I Got Shot

When I was about 13 years old my father went through the “Father & Son” bonding phase, a well intentioned moment in which he chose to establish a closer relationship with me. Although he could have easily...

Zimbabwe & the ejaculation of a wary Mind

History, both recent and past, teaches us of individuals and collectives that stood up to seemingly indomitable foes; they shattered the barriers built by incalculable odds and in doing so brought the hope of...

the Day I Said to Hell With Mugabe & Tsvangirai

I will not patronize your intellect with a note that is peppered with flowery vocabulary and expressions of bravado; I only write to articulate a sentiment, a moment of enlightenment who’s aura has illuminated...

Mugabe welcomed home by thousands

Despite the criticsm about his re-election President Mugabe has received a thunderous & rousing welcome after his return from African summit. " Thousands of Zimbabweans have greeted President Robert Mugabe...

Why the military keep this ageing dictator in power

" President Mugabe has not acted alone in bringing Zimbabwe to its knees. He has a band of willing accomplices, many of whom fought alongside him in the guerrilla war against white rule and have benefited...

Zimbabwe: Journalists Condemn Political Violence

Benin's intro:  By now, I am sure that most of you who are reading this know of the severity of the political climate in Zimbabwe.  In my opinion it is just absolutely appalling.  The Association of Zimbabwe Journalists put out this statement that appears below...

ZANU-PF Demands Recount Before Results Are Released

Zimbabwe's embattled ruling party is demanding that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) recount the votes from last week's election, contending that alleged counting errors would rob their leader, Robert...

Zimbabwe: Beware the Ides of March

Zimbabwe’s curse is that of passivity and gullibility; the frustrated sit and wait for salvation while those who bolster the regime seem hoodwinked and content with following blindly. My good African American...

Zimbabwe: I Dreamt of Nehanda

I dreamt of Nehanda; had visions of her standing in the middle of a treeless plain that seemed to shimmer as the sun’s rays refracted off of the early morning dew that sat atop long blades of grass; golden...

Play for Zimbabwe: Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kwapi T. Vengesayi kwapiv*at*gmail*dot*com “Like football in a small Texas town,” Cricket Brings Hope Amidst Adversity " Australia’s Cancellation of Zimbabwe Cricket Tour...

May Day fuels international protests

May Day has many connotations to many different people (just have a read of the Wikipedia page to get an idea) and has come in recent years to be an increasing politically charged day, one that sees protests...

Zim Meeting Disappoints: Mugabe Endures

The SADC emergency meeting on the Zimbabwe crisis is winding up, and Robert Mugabe is pleased with the results. Although he reportedly received a behind the scenes scalding over his mismanagement of Zimbabwe's economy and the latest wave of human rights abuses, the dictator...

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